Trump White House Requests Screening of Spielberg Film 'The Post'

According to the Hollywood Reporter, President Donald Trump's team has requested a screening of Steven Spielberg's film The Post at the White House as well as Camp David, where the president will host a summit with top GOP lawmakers.

The irony here is that the movie stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, both critics of Trump. Also, Spielberg said that he made the movie in direct response to the current political climate and to remind everyone of the importance of the First Amendment.

The White House did not respond to a request for comment.

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The Post follows the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post's Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government SECRETS that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. The two must overcome their differences as they risk their careers - and their very freedom - to help bring long-buried truths to light.

The Post marks the first time Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have collaborated on a project. In addition to directing, Spielberg produces along with Amy Pascal and Kristie Macosko Krieger. The script was written by Liz Hannah and Josh Singer, and the film features an acclaimed ensemble cast including Alison Brie, Carrie Coon, David Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Jesse Plemons, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, Bradley Whitford and Zach Woods.